Shelter Lounge
The Shelter (Sandwich driven menu) 4910 Leary Ave NW (map) 206-829-8568 Yelp user review: “We tried the avocado fries (thin slices of avocado breaded and deep fried) and pb & …
FBI looking for Ballard bank robber
The FBI has released security photos of the man accused of robbing the Frontier Bank near Ballard Market on Monday. During the robbery, the FBI says the 5’6″-5’8″ man made …
Leaky pipes extend pool closure
The Ballard pool will be closed for a few more weeks after crews discovered leaky pipes during maintenance. “The problem is being worked on, but unfortunately this will result in …
Hundreds pack arson meeting, arson count 14
Over 600 people packed a public meeting at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church to hear the latest on a terrifying string of arsons in the Greenwood neighborhood. To underline the seriousness …
Loud plane over Ballard attracts attention
A plane roared over Ballard around 8:30 Tuesday night, startling some residents (including ourselves) who stepped outside to see what was generating so much volume. “(It was) the loudest I’ve …
Greenwood arson reward now $25,000
The reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for setting the fires in Greenwood is now up to $25,000. The insurance company for Taproot Theatre chipped …
Sidewalk construction detours runners at Locks
Sidewalk construction on the Magnolia side of the Ballard Locks is forcing walkers, runners and bicyclists to change their route. JR emailed us about the closure after coming upon the …
Nearby: Raccoon attack, Green Bean to reopen
Here’s what’s going on in our nearby neighborhoods: Greenwood: Burned-out coffeehouse Green Bean to reopen at Sip & Ship Greenwood: Arson meeting location change Magnolia: Seattle Pie Company inks sweet …
Frontier Bank robbed just before closing
The Frontier Bank in the Ballard Market parking lot was robbed just after 5 p.m. Monday. My Ballard reader John sent us a tip when he noticed the bank was …
Mallahan concedes mayor’s race to McGinn
With Mike McGinn leading by nearly 5,000 votes, Joe Mallahan conceded this evening, making McGinn our city’s next mayor. This was McGinn in Ballard a few weeks ago at a …
Arson tally now 10 after new Greenwood fires
An arsonist lit two more fires in Greenwood overnight, both at small businesses. A third fire was set this morning around 8 a.m. at the Greenwood Quickstop, but was quickly …